"用半圆凿子挖" can be translated into English as "dig with a half-round gouge" or "excavate using a half-round gouge".
Here, "半圆凿子" is translated as "half-round gouge," where "gouge" refers to a chisel-like tool with a curved or semicircular cutting edge, commonly used in woodworking or carving. "挖" is translated as "dig" or "excavate," depending on the context and the desired level of formality.